Defense Minister: Israel Dealt Severe Blow to Iran’s Economy

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Sunday, April 6, that the IDF carried out a powerful strike on one of Iran’s central petrochemical facilities, located in Islawiyeh. Together with additional strikes, two facilities responsible for approximately 85% of Iran’s petrochemical exports were put out of operation. The move represents a major escalation in Israel’s campaign to dismantle the Iranian regime’s economic infrastructure.

Katz described the action as a major economic blow worth tens of billions of dollars to the Iranian regime. He noted that the petrochemical industry serves as a key funding source for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and for strengthening Iran’s military capabilities. The decision to intensify strikes was made jointly with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Katz emphasized that Israel will continue targeting central regime infrastructure.

Katz warned that continued aggression against Israel and missile fire toward Israeli civilians will lead to deepening economic and strategic damage and the collapse of Iran’s capabilities. Earlier in the week, the IDF said it had targeted a site housing one of two central facilities used to produce materials for explosives and ballistic missiles, further disrupting the regime’s ability to manufacture weapons intended to target the State of Israel.

“Dear Lord, we lift up the brave men and women of the IDF who are carrying out these critical operations. We pray in Yeshua’s Name that You continue to guide Israel’s leaders with wisdom and courage as they work to dismantle the forces of terror. We ask that You protect the people of Israel from every missile and every threat, and that the Iranian regime’s ability to wage war be utterly destroyed. May Your hand of protection rest upon Your people and bring lasting peace.”